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    • Photo of Paulownia elongata flower by Auckland Museum

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    Paulownia elongata

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-40'
    • W: 30'-40'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Paulownia elongata plant details

    Paulownia elongata is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Paulownia elongata

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: paulowniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant, shade tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Paulownia elongata

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Almost unknown except in Honan Province where it's a valuable timber tree, this large tree also has showy candelabras of 3" violet flowers in spring, smooth (not fuzzy) red-brown young growth; large handsome foliage. S/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Paulownia elongata plant

    How to Grow Paulownia elongata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Paulownia tomentosa

    aka Paulownia coreana, Paulownia glabrata, Paulownia tomentosa var. tsinlingensis, Empress Tree, Hairy Paulownia, Princess Tree, Royal Paulownia

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 30'-60'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Paulownia tomentosa form by Liné1
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    Paulownia fortunei

    aka Fortune's Empress Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 30'-70'

    Width: 30'-70'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Paulownia fortunei flower by Fanghong
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